Dangerous and/or Illegal Radio Pranks:
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This 11 page paper examines the use of dangerous and/or illegal radio pranks for ratings versus the potential for FCC fines and/or punishment. This paper suggests that many radio stations are indeed willing to risk FCC action in order to boost ratings, and many examples are provided which support this argument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: GSRadios.rtf

Data Communications in the United States and China Compared
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This 5 page paper examines the nations and compares and contrasts their place in the data communications industry. An overview of telecommunications, inclusive of history, is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA512dta .rtf

Debate Analysis
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A 3 page paper reviewing two readings with disparate messages. There is wide disagreement on America’s level of responsibility for and toward poverty in other parts of the world. The readings discussed here support two sides of the issue; the paper concludes with an analysis of which author makes the most convincing argument for his position. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KScommDebAna.rtf

Deborah Tannen & The Male - Female Communication Model
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The sociolinguist's book You Just don't Understand is utilized to explore communication in this 5 page paper. The paper notes the controversial nature of the work and argues that it is not credible. Many examples are provided. Other works in the field are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Tannen.wps

Deceptive Practices Used in Negotiation
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This 3 page paper argues that it is unethical to lie. Deception and lying are compared. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA812dec.rtf

Degrees of Freedom
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A 5 page comparative essay discussing Frederick Douglass' Independence Day speech at Rochester and Susan B. Anthony's speech while under indictment for illegally voting in the presidential election of 1872. In the land of freedom, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony stand as symbolic thorns in the side of the system. As a black man and a white woman, they were marginalized in society by virtue of birth. As articulate and highly vocal citizens, they challenged all who would hear to examine their own comfort zones and their own motivations. Both employed simple statement of fact plus biting sarcasm in making their points. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSfreeSpee.wps

Differences in Communication Between the Genders in the University Setting
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A 6 page assessment of communication differences between the genders. This paper explores the historical reasons for those differences and asserts that today there are no longer any relevant social or biological reasons for women to take an inferior role in communication. This is particularly true in the university setting. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPcomGndStudents.rtf

Differences in Communication Styles Between African Americans and Whites
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An 11 page discussion of the varying styles of communication which is speculated to exists between cultural and racial groups. Reviews the literature regarding the existence and variation of non-verbal communication styles. Conducts an experiment to assess the differences in such aspects of communication as eye contact and bodily distance between African American males and White males. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: PPcomBlk.rtf

Differences in Men and Women’s Verbal Communication Styles
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This 8 page report discusses verbal communication between men and women and is primarily a literature review of information that can be applied in a study of couples who have been married less than six years. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWcomdif.wps